Airline Credit Cards

  • Who: Consumers interested in travel rewards who have a good credit score and pay their balance in full each month.
  • Why: Airline miles credit cards offer free airline rewards and other travel rewards
  • Drawbacks: Many airline credit cards may not be the best credit cards if they have annual fees and high interest rates

Editor's Pick

PenFed Premium Travel Rewards American Express® Card

Editor’s Pick PenFed Premium Travel Rewards American Express® Card

5 out of 5

Editor’s Pick PenFed Premium Travel Rewards American Express® Card



Capital One® VentureSM Rewards Credit Card

  • 2 miles per dollar on every purchase, every day
  • 10,000 bonus miles when you spend $1,000 in your first 3 months
  • No limit on the miles you can earn and miles won't expire
  • Fly free on any airline, any time with no blackout dates
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Exclusive award-winning customer service
  • Visa Signature® benefits like complimentary concierge and travel upgrades
  • First year's annual fee is on us


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
N/ANone13.90% VYes*None*Excellent

Capital One® VentureOneSM Rewards Credit Card

  • 1.25 miles per dollar on every purchase, every day
  • Redeem miles for airline tickets, hotel rooms, car rentals and more
  • No limit on the miles you can earn and miles won't expire
  • Fly free on any airline, any time with no blackout dates
  • Use rewards for travel, merchandise, gift cards and more
  • 0% intro APR on purchases until August 2011
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • No annual fee


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0% - Purchases OnlyUntil August 201113.90% VYes*None*Excellent

Capital One® No Hassle MilesSM Rewards - Good Credit

  • 1.25 miles for every dollar spent on purchases
  • No limit on the miles you can earn and miles don't expire
  • Redeem for Travel, Merchandise, Gift Cards and more
  • No blackout dates and no seat restrictions
  • Fly FREE on any airline to any destination
  • 0% intro APR on purchases until August 2011
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • No annual fee


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Editor's Rating

4 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0% - Purchases OnlyUntil August 201116.90% VYes*None*Good

Citi® Gold / AAdvantage® World MasterCard®

  • Earn 30,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after $750 in purchases within the first 4 months of cardmembership* – more than enough for a round-trip domestic travel award*
  • Earn 1 AAdvantage® mile for every $1 spent on purchases*
  • Reduced Mileage Awards let you travel to select destinations for fewer AAdvantage® miles round trip*
  • Get a response in as little as 60 seconds


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
N/AN/A15.24% VariableYes3% ($5 minimum)Good

Starwood Preferred Guest(R) Business Credit Card from American Express OPEN

  • Earn 10,000 Starpoints with your first purchase
  • Earn 1 Starpoint for virtually every dollar you spend on the Card and 2 Starpoints at participating Starwood hotels and resorts
  • Redeem at participating Starwood hotels and resorts in 95 countries including Sheraton(R), Westin(R) and W Hotels(R)
  • Transfer to over 30 frequent flyer programs, most on a one-to-one basis.
  • No annual fee for the first year - a savings of $45
  • Voted Best Affinity Credit Card by frequent travelers in 19th Annual Freddie Awards


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
2.90%6 months15.24%N/A*See TermsGood

Miles by Discover® Card

  • 12, 000 Bonus Miles – Earn 1,000 Miles each month you make a purchase for your 1st year
  • 1 Mile per $1 on every purchase
  • Plus, 2 Miles on travel and restaurant purchases on your first $3,000 each year
  • No limit on the Miles you earn and Miles don’t expire*
  • Fly on any airline, book any hotel or car, with no blackout dates
  • Use Miles for travel, merchandise, gift cards or cash
  • 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 6 months than the regular APR
  • No Annual Fee, No Overlimit Fee, No Redemption Fee


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0%6 Months10.99% VYes3%Excellent

Chase SapphireSM Preferred Card

  • Earn a FREE FLIGHT - that's 25,000 bonus points after you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months
  • 2X points earned on all airfare booked through Ultimate Rewards & 1 point for every dollar spent on all other purchases
  • Fly on leading airlines anytime. There are no travel restrictions or blackout dates and points never expire.
  • Points are worth 25% more when you redeem for travel through Ultimate Rewards
  • 7% annual points dividend - earn bonus points on your points
  • 1:1 points transfer to leading airline and hotel programs
  • 24/7 Dedicated expert service advisors (No voice recording)
  • No Annual Fee for your first year - An $85 value


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
N/ANone12.24% VariableYes3% ($5 minimum)Excellent

Blue Sky from American Express(R)

  • 0% intro APR on purchases for 6 months and no annual fee
  • Flexibility to pay over time
  • Turn purchases into free travel: Enjoy travel rewards with no travel restrictions or blackout dates - get points for flights on any airline, stays at any hotel, and car rentals with any company


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0%6 months17.24%-21.24% VariableYesSee Terms*Good

PenFed Premium Travel Rewards American Express® Card

  • 5 Points for Every $1 Spent on Airfare
  • 3 Points on Hotels and Dining (through December 31, 2010)
  • Access to 600+ Luxury VIP Global Airport Lounge Access with $15,000 Annual Spend
  • 24/7 Premium Concierge Service
  • Redeem on any Airline; no black-out dates or restrictions
  • Spend $650 in the First Three Months and Receive 20,000 bonus points


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
4.99% or 6.99% - BT24 months13.24% VariableYes2.5% (minimum $10, maximum $100)Excellent

CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Visa®

  • Earn 30,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after you make $750 in purchases within the first 4 months of becoming a cardmember*
  • $75 annual fee waived for the first 12 months of cardmembership*
  • Earn 1 American Airlines AAdvantage® mile for every $1 spent on purchases, and AAdvantage® miles may never expire*
  • Earn American Airlines AAdvantage® miles faster from purchases made on your employee accounts*
  • No blackout dates on AAdvantage® award travel on American Airlines, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection® carrier*
  • Get a response to your online application in as little as 60 seconds


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
N/ANone15.24% VariableYes3% ($5 minimum)Good

Escape by Discover Card

  • 25,000 Bonus Miles – Earn 1,000 Miles each month you make a purchase for the first 25 months
  • 2 Miles per $1 on all purchases
  • No limit on the Miles you earn and Miles don’t expire*
  • Fly on any airline, book any hotel or car, with no blackout dates
  • Use Miles for travel, merchandise, gift cards or cash
  • 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 6 months than the regular APR
  • Industry Leading Customer Service
  • Enhanced travel benefits like Travel Delay Insurance and Trip Cancellation Insurance


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0%6 Months10.99% VYes3%Excellent

Chase SapphireSM Card

  • Earn $100 in rewards - that's 10,000 bonus points after your first purchase
  • Redeem points for travel, gift cards, merchandise, cash back and more
  • 2X points earned on airfare booked through Ultimate Rewards & 1 point for every dollar spent on all other purchases
  • Points never expire and there are no limits on how many points you can earn
  • 24/7 Dedicated service advisors (No voice recording)
  • Premier travel and purchase protection benefits
  • All of this for no annual fee


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
N/AN/A12.24% VariableYes3% ($5 Minimum)Excellent

American Express® Gold Card

  • Earn 10,000 Membership Rewards(R) bonus points when you spend $500 in 3 months - redeemable for a $100 gift card
  • The Membership Rewards program – Turn your everyday purchases into Membership Rewards points, and then redeem them for an amazing collection of travel, shopping, dining and entertainment rewards.
  • Gold Card Events - exclusive access to tickets for select concerts, shows, major sporting events, and more in cities nationwide.
  • Express Approval. Get a decision in less than 60 seconds.


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Editor's Rating

4 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AGood

Platinum Delta SkyMiles(R) Credit Card from American Express

  • Earn 20,000 bonus SkyMiles(R) (including 5,000 Medallion Qualification Miles) after first purchase and another 2,500 for adding an Additional Cardmember
  • Earn one companion Coach Class ticket each year upon renewal
  • Earn at least 1 mile for every eligible dollar spent
  • Miles never expire and there is no cap on the miles you can earn
  • Pay with Miles: Pay for all or part of your flight with miles - and put the rest on your Card
  • Express Approval. Get a decision in less than 60 seconds.
  • Check your first bag free on every Delta flight


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Editor's Rating

4 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
N/AN/A14.5% variableYes*See TermsGood

Delta Reserve Credit Card

  • Annual First-Class companion certificate, which can be used for a First-Class or Coach-Class ticket!
  • Earn up to 10,000 Medallion(R) Qualification Miles (MQMs) after your first purchase
  • Built-in Miles BoostSM - earn up to 30,000 MQMs and 30,000 bonus miles
  • Complimentary Crown Room Club(R) access for you and two guests
  • Access to American Express(R) Concierge Services
  • Pay with Miles - pay for all or part of any Delta flight with your miles
  • Check your first bag for free on every Delta flight


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Editor's Rating

4 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
N/AN/A14.5% variableYes*See TermsGood

Capital One® Orbitz® Visa® - Excellent Credit

  • 3 points per dollar spent on eligible Orbitz.com bookings
  • Get 1 point per dollar on all other purchases
  • Bonus points on eligible Orbitz.com bookings
  • No limit on the points you can earn and points don't expire
  • Redeem for Travel, Merchandise, Gift Cards and more
  • Earn travel quickly with low redemption minimums
  • 250 point refueling bonus when you redeem points for awards
  • No annual fee


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0% - Purchases OnlyUntil August 201113.9% VYesNoneExcellent

FREE SPIRIT(TM) Onyx World MasterCard®

  • Get 15,000 bonus miles after your first purchase - which is enough for 3 free roundtrip off-peak award tickets
  • Get up to 10,000 additional miles for balance transfers made in the first 60 days after account opening
  • Annual fee waived for the first year
  • Earn 3 miles for every $1 spent on Spirit and 1 mile for every $1 spent anywhere else
  • Your miles never expire and more


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0% - BT6 months15.24 - 22.24% VYes3% ($5 minimum; $50 maximum)Good

Simmons First Visa Platinum Travel Rewards

  • Created for those with Excellent Credit and approval is based on your credit rating and application review.
  • Travel Rewards - cardholders who enroll in the program receive one point per net dollar spent
  • Choose any U.S. based airline or ticket class. No blackout dates or seating restrictions.
  • No balance transfer fee for balances transferred in response to this online offer


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
N/AN/A9.25% VYesNoExcellent